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The wars & local soldiers, 1938

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Martin Place Crowded Sydney's Largest Anzac Service Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

Martin Place presented a remarkable scene this morning when thousands of returned men and thier relatives attended the Dawn Service at…

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“The Anzac Spirit in Daily Life” Rev. Walker’s Address

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 4

"The Anzac Spirit in Daily Life” was the subject of Rev. Guy L. Walker’s sermon at the Methodist Church on Sunday evening. His text was…

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Anzac Day. Commemoration at Hay. Impressive Observance Despite Unfavourable Weather

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

The early morning of Anzac Day gave every indication of a gloriously fine day, but later in the forenoon a westerly wind arose, bringing with…

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Australia Remembers Anzacs’ Heroic Landing Next War Will Mean Death to All Clergyman’s Vivid Picture in Anzac Day Address Wodonga Celebrations All Sections of Community Combine

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 1

A vivid picture of the frightfulness of the next war was conveyed to his hearers by Rev. Stanley Humphrey, in the course of an Anzac Day…

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Minister for War in France London, April 24

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 3

The British Minister for War (Mr. Hore-Belisha) arrived in Paris to-day from Italy, and to-night dined with the Prime Minister (M. Daladier) and…

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War in Spain. Loyalists Claim a Success. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 3

The Spanish Loyalists who are entrenched in the Tramp Section, claim to have trapped two Rebel battalions in the Rio Noguera Valley…

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The Greater Claim (All Rights Reserved.) a Fascinating Story of Love and War. Part. 6

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 4

She had found out that Miss Maplesby was at heart that not very uncommon thing, a snob. Anyone with a handle to his name proved an…

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Japanese Conquest Dream of World Domination China War Only a Stage Amazing Story Told in Documents LONDON, April 24

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 6

Japan’s undeclared war against China is only an early stage of a long-planned campaign of imperialistic conquest, extending over the whole of Asia, the Pacific and Australia, and culminating in world domination according to a bulletin issued by the Council of International Affairs, the…

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Impressive Service at War Memorial Diggers and Townspeople Honor the Anzacs Many Floral Tributes: Children Remember An Inspiring Address by Rev. R. M. S. Somerville

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 26 April 1938 · page 2

Along with the rest of Australia, Albury yesterday paid tribute to the glorious Anzacs—the finale being an impressive service held at the War Memorial on Monument Hill. The Anzac Day service at the town’s War Memorial is always impressive, and…

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Anzac Day

The Berrigan Advocate · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

Under the auspices of the [?] branches of the R.S.S.I.L. [?] Day services were held at [?] Finley and Tocumwal on…

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Wodonga Diggers in Anzac Day March

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 3

Top.—Returned men of Wodonga and district after they had fallen in outside the Wodonga Post Office for the Anzac Day march. Bottom.—Swinging…

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Spirit of Anzac Lives in Australian Youth

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 1

This picture of die Wodonga Anzac march typifies that the indomitable spirit of the Australian soldier of 1914-18, still lives in the youth of to-day. Marching at the side of the men of the 8th Light Horse and…

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Mr. Hughes Wants Anzac Day to Continue Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 2

Commenting to-day on the suggestion that the Anzac Day celebrations should not be continued indefinitely, the federal Minister for Health (Mr…

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Bradman Strikes Patriotic Note at London Dinner “Australia Ready to Help Empire if War Came Again” LONDON, April 26

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 27 April 1938 · page 8

Don Bradman. who was given an uproarious reception at a lunch at the British Sportsman’s Club to the Australian cricketers,…

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Anzac Celebrations

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 4

Although there was this year some division of opinion in regard to the most fitting manner in which Anzac Day should be observed, the loyal…

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TALLANGATTA Anzac Day Service

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 2

A commemoration service was held in the Memorial Hall on Anzac Day. There was a lair attendance, although the gathering was not up to…

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Anzac Day Local Observances

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 3

Anzac Day (Monday last, 25th April), was observed as a close holiday, being the anniversary of the actual entry of Australia into the…

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Soldiers Annoyed by Statement Concerning Anzac Day Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 5

The Slate Council of the Returned Soldiers’ League to-day instructed the President (Dr. L. A. Robb) to ask the Victorian President of the League for…

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British Steamer Bombed Chinese Crew Wounded by Japanese Gun-boat Hurrying to Scene Shanghai, April 27

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 28 April 1938 · page 6

Japanese, using launches, boarded the British steamer Tungwo, at the mouth of the Yangize river, and after wounding the Chinese crew with…

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Sydney's Anzac Day. Comments by Victorians. MELBOURNE

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 29 April 1938 · page 1

The statement that the celebrations of Anzac Day in Sydney had "apparently become a shambles" was made last) night by the Victorian secretary…

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